激する · suru verb (special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 激する | 激さない |
| Polite | 激します | 激しません |
| Past polite | 激しました | 激しませんでした |
| Past | 激した | 激さなかった |
| Te-form | 激して | 激さないで |
| Desire | 激したい | 激したくない |
| Potential | 激せる | 激せない |
| Passive | 激されるalso formal 激せられる | 激されないalso formal 激せられない |
| Causative | 激させる | 激させない |
| Causative passive | 激させられる | 激させられない |
| Volitional | 激そう | |
| Polite volitional | 激しましょう | |
| Imperative | 激せ | 激するな |
| Conditional | 激せば | 激さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 激したら | 激さなかったら |
intensify; become intense
Describes a situation, emotion, or action growing stronger or more severe. Often used in formal or written contexts.
The argument intensified and got out of hand.
Refers to a person becoming emotionally agitated or furious. Often implies a sudden outburst.
彼はちょっとしたことで激して、机を叩いた。
He flew into a rage over a trifle and banged the desk.
Describes waves, objects, or forces striking something violently. Literary or formal usage.
波が岩に激して砕けた。
The waves dashed against the rocks and broke.
Rare transitive use meaning to stir up emotions or actions. More commonly expressed with other verbs like 励ます or 奮い立たせる.
彼の言葉が私の心を激した。
His words roused my spirit.
We should talk before the conflict intensifies.
He flew into a rage and pounded the desk.
The sound of waves crashing against the rocks could be heard.
His words roused the soldiers.